Sr. Mechanical Design Engineer

At Lanteris Space, we unlock the promise of space to help governments and businesses solve problems on Earth and beyond. We deliver broadband communications and advance space operations with capabilities in Space Infrastructure. Join us to play a part in humankind’s return to the moon, contribute to missions in support of national security, or improve the health and sustainability of our planet.

About the role

We are looking for a Sr. Mechanical Design Engineer to join us in San Jose, CA, to support new and existing RF Active (RF converters, amplifiers, and oscillators) and Passive (filters, IMUXs, and OMUXs) Subsystems projects. This role is critical in the development of new satellites, as these subsystems are the building blocks of complex satellites. You will design and document assigned RF subsystems by interfacing with RF engineers and manufacturing engineers to achieve required performance. You will follow the hardware through development, manufacturing, and test phases, acting as a Lanteris Space technical expert on the subsystem.

Responsibilities

• Act as the Mechanical Design Engineer for a variety of RF subsystems.
• Determine applicable specifications for each design, development, test, and/or production activity.
• Provide technical consultation to management and other engineering and scientific personnel.
• Design, document, and report on engineering progress for assigned projects.
• Provide technical analysis and recommendations.
• Prepare and deliver briefings and issue reports on activities, analyses, experiments, and all work performed.
• Introduce innovative and creative techniques in your area of specialty.

Requirements

• Must be a US citizen or permanent resident.
• B.S. degree in mechanical or aerospace engineering, physics, mathematics, or a related field.
• 5 years of related working experience required. A master’s degree may be substituted for two years of experience.
• Experience with CREO 3D design.

Qualifications

• Thorough knowledge in a specific engineering or scientific field in RF technologies and engineering.
• Experience performing structural and/or thermal analyses.
• Ability to provide functional guidance to personnel assigned to assist.
• Receives assignments with limited supervision.
• Experience representing the company to customers and/or vendors in providing solutions for technical problems.
• Experience working with multiple engineering disciplines.
• Contribute to major technical proposal efforts.

Pay

The base pay for this position within California is $104,000.00 - $173,000.00 annually. For all other states, geographic cost of labor is used to develop market-driven ranges, and each location may have a different range. Starting pay is determined based on job-related factors, including experience, qualifications, knowledge, skills, geographic work location, and market conditions.

Benefits

We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off, health and welfare insurance, and a 401(k) to eligible employees.